We open at 630 am with hot breakfast foods, hot coffee and always a smile for our guests. If you are up in Island Park Idaho looking for a cheap early morning breakfast before you hit the river or hiking trails or snowy flats or job site, stop by. We have you covered.

Picture this: the crack of dawn, the faint hum of fluorescent lights, and the delightful aroma of…gasoline? Yes, we’re talking about the unconventional experience of grabbing a delicious breakfast at a gas station in the wee hours of the morning.

As the sun timidly peeks over the horizon and the fog sits on the Snake River, a motley crew of early risers descends upon our gas station like a flock of hungry seagulls eyeing a fresh catch. Forget quaint cafes or fancy brunch spots – this is where the real breakfast champions gather, ready to fuel up for the day ahead.

You can spot them from a mile away: the bleary-eyed tourists that drove all night on their way to Yellowstone, the hard-core contractors in their flannel, ready for food and coffee refills, and the occasional lost soul who wandered in looking for coffee and found themselves in a breakfast paradise.

The early early breakfast menu at Last Chance Texaco and General Store reads like a culinary rollercoaster – from breakfast sandwiches to potatoes and biscuits and gravy. But hey, when you’re on the road at the crack of dawn, culinary perfection tends to take a backseat to convenience and sheer survival.

And let’s not forget the beverage options – a symphony of sugary energy drinks, hot fresh coffee, and an assortment of sodas that could make a dentist cringe. But hey, who needs artisanal cold brew when you can have a jumbo-sized cup of coffee for a dollar fifty?

The ambiance at our gas station breakfast table is a mix of camaraderie and weariness. Strangers bond over shared experiences of narrowly avoiding a moose on the highway or a snowdrift while lamenting the lack of napkins with their sticky cinnamon rolls. It’s a breakfast club like no other, where the only rule is “eat first, ask questions later.”

As the sun climbs higher in the sky and the morning rush subsides, the gas station breakfast warriors disperse, bellies full and spirits satisfied. They may not have dined in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but they have a story to tell – and are ready to catch the days limit of trout, release 10x the days limit of trout, or go finish building that cabin someone with more money than any of us has is building.

So, the next time you find yourself on Highway 20 in Island Park Idaho at the crack of dawn with a growling stomach, consider making a pit stop at Last Chance Texaco and General Store for a breakfast experience unlike any other. Who knows, you might just discover a new friend, land a new construction contract, or learn about that local’s fishing spot that is worth getting up before dawn to hit. All our welcome to our breakfast table. See you soon!